Seven years in Australia as a POW: Ugo Lo Iacono's story

Ugo Lo Iacono

Ugo Lo Iacono Source: courtesy of Lo Iacono family

Sydney residents Antonino Lo Iacono ad his wife Anna Marozza tell us the story of Antonino's father, Ugo Lo Iacono, born in 1919. Captured in Libya in 1940, he was sent to Australia as a prisoner of war, and remained here until well after the war.


Ugo Lo Iacono
Ugo Lo Iacono Source: courtesy of Lo Iacono family
Potrebbe interessarti anche:

When Italian POWs were sent to Australia

Some photos of Ugo Lo Iacono
Some photos of Ugo Lo Iacono the family still keeps at home Source: courtesy of Lo Iacono family

Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Italian-speaking Australians.
Have you tried the Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine? Listen for a fresh portrait of Italian food.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Italian News

SBS Italian News

Watch it onDemand